This site uses and sets "cookies" on your computer to help make this website better. You can learn more about these cookies and general information about how to change your cookie settings by clicking here. By continuing to use this site without changing your settings, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

3 New Ways to Manage Your Operators (and One Oldie but Goodie)

The data generated by your equipment provides you new ways and means to monitor your operators’ skills and efficiency. Here are four ways to use machine data to help the machinery to work more efficiently and look after your valuable equipment.

1. Track Operator Fuel Efficiency

Comparing the fuel consumed by different operators running the same machine can
tell you a lot about how each operator
works. Fuel-efficient operation is safer
because it’s more precisely controlled.
Smooth, efficient operation also increases
equipment life by reducing transmission
and engine wear.

2. Reward Good Performance

Focus on rewarding operator
improvement based on equipment data
rather than punishing poor performance.
That will help your operators avoid
feeling that “Big Brother” is always
watching for mistakes.

3. Encourage Operators to be Alert of Alerts

In-cab alerts inform operators when
something is wrong with their machines.
Ensure that they know what those alerts
mean and when they should shut down
immediately to avoid major equipment
damage.

4. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!

The more your operators sense that
they are involved and valued, the more
motivated they’ll be to do a good job.
Ensure that you explain what you’re doing
with the data from their machines and
why you’re using it. And be sure to listen,
too. Your operators may have good ideas
as to how you can improve day-to-day